Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

Dav010 · 17-03-2019 7:02pm

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

He doesn't have to win.

I think that is the issues with the analysis of Rory here it is all or nothing.

He is in a process at present where he is on an upward trend and all things are looking good.

He is in a leaderboard with at least 4 players who could shoot a score unreachable - the top 4 including Rory could shoot a 65 or less.

I'd take a loss here , if this trend is the way things are going, a win in a major will do for me.

I'm still fairly confident he will win a major this year. (call it a hunch if you want, as was posted here)

Ya, he really does.

Since the beginning of 2018 he has been in the last group 10 times, 5 of those within 3 shots or less with no wins. His one win in the last two and a half years was Bay Hill, second last group. He needs a win, a significant pattern of play is forming which indicates he cannot get the job done on the final day when in contention.

Upward trend, kinda like dispersion patterns and strokes gained means sweet F all if you keep missing out on top spot.

Let’s agree he is playing well and he is the best player in contention, but even the his most ardent fans wouldn’t be very confident he will get the job done, form over the last two years suggests otherwise.

Whether you like it or not, success in golf is measured by wins, that applies to all golfers.

Mushy · 17-03-2019 7:11pm

Water on 4. All the leaders struggling

Joe_ Public · 17-03-2019 7:13pm

Taking that pin on from rough. Madness in fairness. No need for it.

LuckyGent88 · 17-03-2019 7:20pm

Ah that’s just a silly error. Just try and get it into the heart of the green. Obviously it leaves a tough 2 putt but much better option.

No one will be getting lots of birdies so mistakes have to be kept to a minimum.

backspin. · 17-03-2019 7:20pm

Rory decision making is poor, why was he not ensuring he was well over that water.

And where was his caddie..

FixdePitchmark · 17-03-2019 7:24pm

Dav010 wrote: »

Ya, he really does.

Since the beginning of 2018 he has been in the last group 10 times, 5 of those within 3 shots or less with no wins. His one win in the last two and a half years was Bay Hill, second last group. He needs a win, a significant pattern of play is forming which indicates he cannot get the job done on the final day when in contention.

Upward trend, kinda like dispersion patterns and strokes gained means sweet F all if you keep missing out on top spot.

Let’s agree he is playing well and he is the best player in contention, but even the his most ardent fans wouldn’t be very confident he will get the job done, form over the last two years suggests otherwise.

Whether you like it or not, success in golf is measured by wins, that applies to all golfers.

In majors.